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Letter to a First Time Home Buyer In North Seattle

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Are you currently renting or moving to the area and considering becoming a first time home buyer in the Seattle, WA real estate market? If you're intimidated, you're not alone. I recently received an email from a first time home buyer in Seattle, who had enjoyed my monthly real estate market updates and was interested in figuring out if this was actually a good time to be buying in the Seattle, WA market.
Emily Cressey - Seattle Real Estate Agent - Good Negotiator

Why Top Investors Work With Agents in Seattle.

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Most investors know what they're doing when it comes to real estate. As a matter of fact, investors are very valuable clients and if agents remain open-minded about working with them, they can capitalize on their long-term worth! So that's why the really savvy investors work with agents in Seattle. Simply put, working with an agent is usually more profitable for investors โ€“ which is, after all, the whole point of investing in real estate. A good agent can help an investor save money and time, as well as find the properties that will work best for that investor's particular business model.

The Tax Advantages of A 1031 Exchange For Seattle Home Sellers

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One of the key advantages of a 1031 exchange is the ability to dispose of a property without incurring a capital gain tax liability, thereby allowing the earning power of the deferred taxes to work for the benefit of the investor (called an โ€œExchangerโ€) instead of the government. So, if you own any commercial or investment properties and you want to sell, … Continued

Donโ€™t Buy a Lemon: Why Property Inspections Matter

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Welcome back to the Let's Go Seattle Show! My name is Emily Cressey, and I serve the amazing people of the Greater Seattle area. Today, weโ€™re talking all about property lemons and how to spot them. I once knew an investor who did NOT have a proper property inspection and the house that he thought was completely rehabbed, turned out to be a money pit that almost drove him into foreclosure. Here's what you're probably thinking when you run into the home of your dreams: "Itโ€™s cute. Itโ€™s charming. It is at a great price. " Youโ€™re just about ready to commit. But something just doesnโ€™t feel quite right. Today we are going to talk about listening to your gut, and the logical ways you can examine a home to determine if that feeling youโ€™re getting is actually legit.

Moving To Seattle, Washington and Surrounding Cities

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If you're thinking of moving to Seattle, Washington for jobs - we've got a million of 'em. From high-tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Facebook; to jobs at hospitals, law firms and in the aeronautics industry, Seattle has a wide and deep employment base offering it excellent stability despite occasional dips and valleys in various employment market sectors.

Living in Seattle, WA and Surrounding Cities

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Living in Seattle Washington - Although I've lived in Seattle, WA all my life, it's still hard to say I'm an expert. This city is so diverse, with many different neighborhoods and cultural enclavesโ€ฆ. plus it's changing all the timeโ€ฆ the truth is you can have whatever type of experience you want living in Seattle, WA - you just have to know where to look.

Best Neighborhoods For Families In Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett, Washington

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Looking for the best neighborhoods for families in the Greater Seattle Area? Whether you're looking strictly within the Seattle city limits, or expanding your search to include surrounding neighborhoods an cities, like Bellevue, WA or Everett, WA, there is much that the Puget Sound region has to offer for families who choose to call this area home.

The Benefits Of Selling A Probate Property With A Seattle Agent

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Whenever anyone dies there is a process in place to ensure that the assets are distributed according to law. Someone can die without a will, Intestate, or with a Will. In either case, Probate is required.ย When the fiduciary/beneficiary duties of handling a deceased loved one’s estate fall to a family member, the experience can be … Continued